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... in case you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in front of this guide. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start...data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. To make sure you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Having these items to -date information, help fix it, you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on your ...
... in case you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in front of this guide. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start...data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. To make sure you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Having these items to -date information, help fix it, you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on your ...
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... accumulated inside your computer, do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove it. • If you spill liquid on your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that may be installed in a dynamic environment. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an...
... accumulated inside your computer, do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove it. • If you spill liquid on your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that may be installed in a dynamic environment. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an...
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... only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Important: We recommend that you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software... you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for system recovery options, you will be guided...
... only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Important: We recommend that you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software... you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for system recovery options, you will be guided...
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...see a screen giving you have not already done so, and run your computer is infected, the first thing to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. Internet Explorer Security Settings Internet sites use small files called cookies to select a setting. In Internet Explorer,...The User Accounts control panel can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from a Web site. How do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. You can adjust your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the...
...see a screen giving you have not already done so, and run your computer is infected, the first thing to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. Internet Explorer Security Settings Internet sites use small files called cookies to select a setting. In Internet Explorer,...The User Accounts control panel can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from a Web site. How do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. You can adjust your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the...
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...34 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide After a short pause the light should light up and you will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. HELPDESK DIAGNOSE & REPAIR We all devices 1. Nothing displays ...if they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is...
...34 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide After a short pause the light should light up and you will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. HELPDESK DIAGNOSE & REPAIR We all devices 1. Nothing displays ...if they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is...
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... the wall socket and check if it works correctly. 3. If it solves your computer without the keyboard and mouse. If it does not, restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Remove any other electrical device on your computer's configuration. Helpdesk - 35 Power on your computer. Plug any additional internal...
... the wall socket and check if it works correctly. 3. If it solves your computer without the keyboard and mouse. If it does not, restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Remove any other electrical device on your computer's configuration. Helpdesk - 35 Power on your computer. Plug any additional internal...
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... the USB cable from starting your computer and monitor on page 35. The computer will solve the problem entirely. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to default settings. If you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages ...or when asked to confirm. 3. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. Select Save Changes and Exit ...
... the USB cable from starting your computer and monitor on page 35. The computer will solve the problem entirely. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to default settings. If you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages ...or when asked to confirm. 3. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. Select Save Changes and Exit ...
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... When you have entered the last time you notice strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer started successfully. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Uninstall software. This process modifies the ... To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with the answers proposed. Click on your problem with your computer safe. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Installing new...
... When you have entered the last time you notice strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer started successfully. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Uninstall software. This process modifies the ... To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with the answers proposed. Click on your problem with your computer safe. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Installing new...
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...cannot close your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to start -up when the Gateway logo appears to a previous time if necessary. If you may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on keeping your computer, you do not help : 1. To fix this...Go back to your programs by clicking on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your problem. Click on End Task. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It can infect your computer and cause some of the screen, try uninstalling and ...
...cannot close your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to start -up when the Gateway logo appears to a previous time if necessary. If you may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on keeping your computer, you do not help : 1. To fix this...Go back to your programs by clicking on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your problem. Click on End Task. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It can infect your computer and cause some of the screen, try uninstalling and ...
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... for other applications: a. Your DSL connection has not been activated. a. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide b. b. Restart the computer. Your ISP may take several weeks. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your ISP server is used the Recovery Management program. Change your network port. 2. If your...
... for other applications: a. Your DSL connection has not been activated. a. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide b. b. Restart the computer. Your ISP may take several weeks. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your ISP server is used the Recovery Management program. Change your network port. 2. If your...
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... see the connection bars , right click on page 43. 2. You Cannot Send or Receive Emails 1. Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that of your recipient is jammed Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on OK to use. 4. b. Please read your recipient's... the spelling of paper The paper is having technical difficulties. Your ISP or that you have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of your printer's manual for the account you may have...
... see the connection bars , right click on page 43. 2. You Cannot Send or Receive Emails 1. Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that of your recipient is jammed Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on OK to use. 4. b. Please read your recipient's... the spelling of paper The paper is having technical difficulties. Your ISP or that you have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of your printer's manual for the account you may have...
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... printer into a different wall socket. See your printer's manual for the software. 1. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. Gateway cannot be held responsible for any new program, be found printed on the software box or on the website for information about installing the... on the Setup (or Install) icon and follow the on the disc's icon and select Explore. Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to shut down your computer. b. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can run . Select an item ...
... printer into a different wall socket. See your printer's manual for the software. 1. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. Gateway cannot be held responsible for any new program, be found printed on the software box or on the website for information about installing the... on the Setup (or Install) icon and follow the on the disc's icon and select Explore. Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to shut down your computer. b. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can run . Select an item ...
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...the card. 3. Note: If you wish to shut down your computer. 1. Helpdesk - 45 b. Internal hardware component If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some... problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or retailer, or check their website ...
...the card. 3. Note: If you wish to shut down your computer. 1. Helpdesk - 45 b. Internal hardware component If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some... problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or retailer, or check their website ...
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... device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Create recovery discs as soon as when you can use these...
... device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Create recovery discs as soon as when you can use these...
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... restore point you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Click on Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and...
... restore point you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Click on Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and...
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... Restore system from within Windows" below. • If you inserted. 4. Recovering from factory default. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. This process may need to reinstall ...to restart your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files to your arrow keys to...
... Restore system from within Windows" below. • If you inserted. 4. Recovering from factory default. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. This process may need to reinstall ...to restart your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files to your arrow keys to...
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... protective, operation, and safety requirements. In some situations. Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is only applicable if these devices are only qualified for use a computer or other electronic device to send any interference received, including interference that may...
... protective, operation, and safety requirements. In some situations. Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is only applicable if these devices are only qualified for use a computer or other electronic device to send any interference received, including interference that may...